RECOMMENDED SKILL TRAININGMilitary Academic Skills Program (MASP). This program allows Marines to develop and improve their basic reading and math skills. In turn, Marines will be better prepared to retake the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) and perform their mission. Go to: http://www.usmc-mccs.org/perssvc/Life_Learn/prgms_masp_online.asp.

RECOMMENDED BILLET ASSIGNMENTS
Landing Support Specialist with Transportation Support Battalion

PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
(Resident and non-resident coursework designed to enhance a Marine’s general military professional knowledge and abilities)

REQUIRED PME-INCLUDING MCI (REF: MCO P1553.4) Currently there is no required PME for Pvt and PFC.

RECOMMENDED PME: Currently there is no recommended PME for Pvt and PFC.

PROFESSIONAL READING. Privates through Lance Corporal are expected to read and discuss with fellow Marines, each of the following books, before advancing to Corporal. A Message To Garcia, HubbardBlackhawk Down, Bowden

PROFESSIONAL READING. Privates through Lance Corporal are expected to read and discuss with fellow Marines, each of the following books, before advancing to Corporal. A Message To Garcia, HubbardBlackhawk Down, Bowden

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